The nine new Indiana members are all ranked below in-state defensive line star Beau Robbins and March commit Emery Simmons, a March commit. But they follow from there in line, and they add huge talent and depth to Indiana’s recruiting efforts.

• Offensive lineman Michael Katic of Pine-Richland in Western Pennsylvania.

• Long snapper Sean Wracher of Cleveland power St. Ignatius.

All nine could make an impact in Bloomington sooner rather than later. It’s also noteworthy that only one of the nine hails from Indiana, with six of the nine coming from south of the Mason-Dixon line.

Of course, all of this recruiting momentum will only go as far as Indiana coach Tom Allen can take the team. Now that he’s beginning to get in “his” recruits, there’s more reason to believe that Indiana can turn the proverbial corner now rather than continue waiting for next year.